March 2-8, 2005 Page 45 Home Finding A Peaceful Resolution Home improvement doesn't have to be a nightmare. You can prevent contractor disputes and insure that quality work is done on your home. By: Christie Bohm Chase, Staff Writer When shopping for a car you search multiple dealerships, haggle over price, review package options and sign a written contract. The same is true of shopping for property, houses, major appliances and boats. These steps should also be taken when shopping for a contractor to hire for home improvements. Although home improvement is a service as opposed to a tangible product, it makes sense to treat this purchase as you do buying a car because the results totally depend upon the person you hire to do the job. The Great Search Whether you are adding a deck, painting your home's interior or remodeling your kitchen, finding the best person to complete your home improvement job can be somewhat time consuming and difficult. But, if you do your homework and spend ...